Is Age a Factor for Varicose Vein Treatments?

The natural aging process causes many changes to your body, such as sagging skin and shifting of fat. Many men and women slowly adapt to these changes, and, as a result, many treatable conditions are overlooked. One such condition is varicose veins. Fortunately, varicose veins can be treated at any age, and treatment is highly encouraged for older men and women.

Advantages of Varicose Vein Treatment for Older Patients

Varicose veins develop slowly when abnormalities inside the vein disrupt normal flow back to the heart. Over time, the veins expand, and this creates the bulging appearance of varicose veins. Initially the veins may be only of cosmetic concern, but untreated varicose veins can cause other issues in your legs, such as:

• Aches and cramping

• Heaviness or tiredness

• Slow healing

• Ulcers

• Skin changes

• Itching or burning

Treating your varicose veins, even if you are older, can alleviate these problems. Left untreated, your symptoms may worsen to the point of significantly interfering with your daily routine and quality of life. Even if you are not experiencing these types of symptoms, now is the best time to seek treatment and prevent any complications in the future.

Are There Additional Risks for Older Patients?

For more than 20 years, Dr. Madan has treated varicose veins in patients of all ages, and he uses advanced, proven techniques that are appropriate for each of his patients, such as sclerotherapy, radiofrequency ablation, endovenous laser ablation, and VenaSeal™. The procedures do not require general anesthesia and are minimally-invasive. Dr. Madan’s experience and expertise with varicose vein treatments ensures that risk for each procedure is minimized. Age alone is a not a specific factor that increases risk for varicose vein treatment. If you have other conditions that increase any type of risk for the treatment, Dr. Madan discusses this with you during the consultation.

Considerations for Varicose Vein Treatment with Older Patients

If you are considering varicose vein treatment as an older or younger patient, the one aspect that you should carefully consider is post-treatment care. The procedures offered at Center for Varicose Veins are minimally-invasive, so you will not have any extensive incisions. Your aftercare may involve short-term limitations to your activities, daily walks, using compression stockings, and follow-up appointments. Dr. Madan provides these details during the consultation, and you should be open about your comfort level with each aspect of post-treatment care.

What to Expect After Varicose Vein Treatment

You may still feel or see the varicose vein after the procedure, and it will be gradually absorbed by your body. The vein is permanently destroyed, but you may develop new varicose veins in the same area. Dr. Madan will monitor your progress over the course of several weeks or months. Older patients do tend to heal slower than younger patients.

Ready to Treat Your Varicose Veins? Contact Center for Varicose Veins.

You need not continue to live with varicose veins that cause any type of discomfort or make you feel uneasy about the cosmetic appearance of your legs. Dr. Vinay Madan can help. Contact Center for Varicose Veins today to schedule a consultation.

Author

Dr. Vinay Madan, MD, DABVLM Dr. Vinay Madan is a board certified Interventional Radiologist and Phlebologist with over 25 years of experience in treating vein disease. Dr. Madan has served as the Chairman of Radiology and Section Head of Vascular Interventional Radiology at Eastern Connecticut Health Network. Dr. Madan brings a wealth of knowledge which allows him to treat patients with cosmetic and medical vein disease in a caring and compassionate way.